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UPMC Handcyclist to Again Conquer 26.2 Miles

April 27, 2017

Learn more about Ashli Molinero, an experienced handcyclist competing in the upcoming Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: handcycle, marathon, Pittsburgh

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Walking Is Good for Your Health — and the Environment

September 16, 2016

Walking more often in Pittsburgh can transform both your health and the environment. Learn how a walkable commute helps your community. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: active lifestyle, daily health, environment, fitness, Pittsburgh, walking

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Find Pokémon in Pittsburgh (and Get Some Exercise, Too)

September 11, 2016

This Pokemon Go map of Pittsburgh will help you play your new favorite app — and get some exercise while you're doing it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Pittsburgh, Pokemon Go, tips, virtual reality, walking, Walking for exercise

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Seeing is Believing: Consider Laser Vision Correction

March 2, 2015

Laser Vision Correction may help eliminate the need for contact lenses or glasses. Learn more about the procedure and find out if you are a candidate. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

Categorized as: Eye Health

Tagged with: astigmatism, cataracts, Center for Integrative Eye Care, glaucoma, K. Dhaliwal, laser vision correction, lasik, nearsightedness, Pittsburgh, UPMC Eye Center 's Laser Vision Center

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Infographic: The Dangers of E-cigarette

November 1, 2014

E-cigarettes may be becoming more popular, but their dangers are just beginning. Discover how the recent trend is leading to nicotine toxicity. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

Tagged with: Pittsburgh, smoking, toxic

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Minimally Invasive Catheter Directed Thrombolysis: Norman’s Story

September 18, 2014

Read Norman's story to learn more about minimally invasive catheter directed thrombolysis and Norman's experience after being diagnosed with ischemia. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: arteries, blood, catheter, Dr. Efthymios Avgerinos, Dr. Rabih Chaer, ischemia, leg pain, numbness, pain, Pittsburgh, surgery, thrombolysis

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: High-Protein Recovery Shake

April 18, 2014

Looking for healthy marathon recipes? Try this healthy protein-packed recovery shake for after a long run. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

April 11, 2014

Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Protein Bites

April 4, 2014

Check out this recipe to help runners get enough protein. These no bake protein bites are an easy, tasty and portable way to meet daily protein need. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, no bake, nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine